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Well, we will know a little better tomorrow night what the difference is after game two. Based one game one I would say it is that Taylor was not shut down by Clover keying on her and doubling her when they could, on the other hand Alissa was unable to break through FM in game one.



Having played both teams twice there is a critical difference between Taylor and Alissa...and its where they recieve the ball. In both games vs Fort Mill.....Taylor was consistently receiving the ball maybe 30-35 yards out. We lost the first game 6-0 and we gave her space....lost the second game 2-0 and pressured her intensely. In spite of high pressure and being marked closely she scored a goal and got an assist. Alissa is more apt to be receiving the ball on the defensive half of the field. Meaning she has a lot further to go and with more players to beat before she is dangerous. Taylor beats one person and she's dangerous. Its all about starting point.

Clover's challenge tomorrow will be to keep Alissa high and have someone with her to play off of. Taylor will get hers....the question will be if the Clover midfield can hold up. If not.......they ought to just go ahead and move Alissa into the middle of the field and push Jordan up.